Cariads Family Magazine Issue 3 Easter 2015 by Cariads Local Ltd

local family magazine

Easter 2015 Issue 3.

nd Useful a e tiv informa with s t n e r for pa aged n e r child 0 - 12 years

Activity Ideas • Days Out • Articles • Recipes • Puzzles Book Reviews PleaseCompetitions mention Cariads Local Family•Magazine when responding to adverts • What’s On Listings

2015

Our well established CAR BOOT SALES have a: • NEW location, • NEW time slot • Indoor option for our British weather!

Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks (Sat Nav LD3 0SG) 1pm - 4pm (Sellers mid-day • Buyers 1pm) 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month ...

April 4th & 18th May 2nd & 16th June 6th & 20th July 4th & 18th August 1st & 15th September 5th & 19th The NEW venue offers: • A large outdoor space for dry weather • A large indoor space for wet weather • Refreshments stall • Free parking for buyers • Toilets on site • Disabled access

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In the last issue I had a little secret that I wasn’t able to share. Well now I can - another Baby Badham is due late April - we are absolutely over the moon, a little nervous but we can not wait! Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB Telephone: 01544 327716 07971 446632 Email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk Website: www.cariadslocal.co.uk

Working with local Chrildren’s Nurseries and Primary Schools in the following towns and villages: Brecon, Bronllys, Builth Wells, Clifford, Clyro, Crickhowell, Eardisley, Hay-on-Wye, Llangattock, Llangorse, Llangynidr, Llyswen, Sennybridge, Talgarth and Whitney-on-Wye.

For this issue we have been out and about doing the ‘leg work’, to bring you inspiration, whether you are looking for a day out with the family or looking for a certain service or product. Fingers crossed in this Easter issue you’ll find it all. Please seek out and support the new advertisers who have joined Cariads. Over the years James has said some corker one liners. Cariad is also showing great potential. This is of course one of the many great things of all little ones. With this in mind I contacted some local mums and dads to see if they could provide me with a few quotes from their children. Turn to pages 24-25 to read for yourself. You may even know the little person who said such things! You’ll see opposite our advert for the Car Boot Sales we organise. In the many year’s we have been running these I have picked up some right bargains for the children, from books to jigsaws, from clothes to toys. If you were thinking of having a clear out to make some cash for the year ahead, and to relieve a jam packed house, come along. If you don’t need to do a boot yourself, come along and haggle. We hope the new venue and new time will be a huge success. An undercover option will certainly help. Please spread the word to family and friends. Yet again we bring you over five pages of what’s on listings. From weekly classes to one off events. Be sure to check out our monthly magazines Wye Local and Local Beacon for even more going ons. As always, thank you to the Nurseries and Schools for distributing this magazine in the children’s bag. Thank you also to the community points. Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x

out in time for the Summer Holidays . . . CariAds Local Ltd. can not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements nor for any consequences arising from this. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. All artwork used in Cariads Local Family Magazine must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd. Other publications must not canvas advertisers from Cariads Local Family Magazine.

(Photo: Lisa Marie, Cariad Badham, George Griffiths& James Badham at our recent trip to the Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary)

Competitions This month we have two prizes up for grabs: • Quackers Indoor Play Centre have kindly donated 2 adult & 2 child tickets • Cadw have kindly donated a family ticket to the Tretower Court Medieval Encampment Event for either the 27th or 28th June 2015 For your chance to win complete our History themed wordsearch on page 18 and send to us by 1st June 2015. The winners will be announced in our next issue. Our Winter issue winners: Sarah Williams, Clifford and Ruby Davies, Boughrood. Thank you to Cantref Adventure Farm and Richard Booth’s Cinema for donating such wonderful prizes.

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Shakespeare for children

Get kids outdoors and closer to nature

The Willow Globe (Y Glôb Byw) is a scaled down, living version of the Globe in London, being a third of its size in diameter. The willow has been carefully woven into an organic and spiritual theatre, starkly sculptural in spring, which is almost completely absorbed by its lush, green surroundings in summer months. This secret, magical and intimate space, with a rough thrust stage, is totally unique -

Some of the most beautiful scenery and dramatic landscapes in the Brecon Beacons and Monmouthshire are cared for by the National Trust.

“we believe it is one of the largest willow constructions in the country and probably the only one in use as a theatre in the world”.

And what better way to discover this wonderful countryside than to get involved with our kids events, based around the National Trust’s hugely successful 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ campaign – a list of the best outdoor adventures for children to enjoy and get them outdoors and closer to nature.

Events are planned from April - September, offering syllabus Shakespeare for schools through workshops, community productions and professional tours. It is a venue for an eclectic mix of music, Shakespeare, and other arts happenings. There is the option of wet weather cover in a theatre within their converted barn should it rain.

From the twin peaks of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du in the central Beacons, to the Sugarloaf and Skirrid Fawr in the Black Mountains near Abergavenny, and from open moors to semi-ancient woodland, it’s the perfect place to get outdoors and explore.

Our rangers will be taking families on their own outdoor adventures this year, starting with our Easter adventure in the

woods and easy-peasy map reading during the Easter holidays, to our Wild Wednesday events taking place every Wednesday throughout the summer holiday. Kids will have the chance to build a den, dam streams, make mud pies and wild art, bug hunt, fly a kite and much more, all in the fantastic setting of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. So if you’d like to get involved, check out our events below and in the what’s on listings of this issue or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon-beacons Ffotograffaeth/Photographs © National Trust Images/Paul Harris Mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol yn elusen gofrestredig, rhif 205846 The National Trust is a registered charity, no. 205846

Easter adventure in the woods - Saturday 4 April, 10am – 3pm Join our rangers for an Easter adventure in St Mary’s Vale at the foot of the Sugarloaf mountain. Child: £1 (adults free) Easy-peasy map reading - Wednesday 8 April, 10am – 3pm Discover how to explore our hills and valleys without getting lost with our easy guide and take part in a treasure hunt on the Sugarloaf. Child: £1 (adults free) Wild woodlands tree spotting - Wednesday 27 May, 10am – 12pm Explore the Tarell Valley at the foot of the Brecon Beacons and discover the wonderful variety of trees with our expert rangers. Child: £1 Adults: £2 Father’s Day in the Forest - Sunday 21 June, 10am – 3pm Take part in a fun-filled day of den building, scavenger hunting, cooking on a camp fire and even dressing up as a forester at the Sugarloaf. Dads go free. Child: £1 Adults £3 Wild Wednesdays at the Sugarloaf - Every Wednesday from July 29 – August 26, 10am – 3pm Join our rangers for a wild adventure every Wednesday during the summer holidays, when you’ll have the chance to do some of our 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4 . Child: £3 (adults free) For more information and to book, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/breconbeacons or call 0844 249 1895.

Antur Pasg yn y goedwig - Dydd Sadwrn 4 Ebrill, 10am–3pm Ymunwch â’n ceidwaid am antur yn Nyffryn y Santes Fair wrth droed mynydd Pen-y-fâl. Plant: £1 (oedolion am ddim) Darllen map - Dydd Mercher 8 Ebrill, 10am–3pm Dysgwch sut i grwydro ein bryniau a’n dyffrynnoedd heb fynd ar goll gyda’n canllaw hawdd, a byddwn hefyd yn trefnu helfa drysor ar fynydd Pen-y-fâl. Plant: £1 (oedolion am ddim) Archwilio coed yng Nghwm Tarell - Dydd Mercher 27 Mai, 10am–12pm Dewch i archwilio Cwm Tarell wrth droed Bannau Brycheiniog gyda’n ceidwaid, ac i ddysgu am yr amrywiaeth o goed sy’n tyfu yno. Plentyn: £1. Oedolion: £2 Sul y Tadau yn y goedwig - Dydd Sul 21 Mehefin, 10am–3pm Diwrnod yn llawn hwyl ar fynydd Pen-y-fâl, gyda gweithgareddau fel adeiladu cuddfan, helfa sborion, coginio ar dân gwersyll a gwisgo i fyny fel coedwigwr. Am ddim i Dadau. Plant: £1. Oedolion £3 Dydd Mercher gwyllt - Bob dydd Mercher rhwng 29 Gorffennaf a 26 Awst, 10am–3pm Ymunwch â’n ceidwaid am antur wyllt bob dydd Mercher yn ystod gwyliau’r haf. Bydd cyfle i chi wneud rhai o’r gweithgareddau 50 o bethau i’w gwneud cyn eich bod yn 11 3/4 oed. Plant: £3 (oedolion am ddim) Am ragor o wybodaeth ac i archebu lle, ewch i www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley neu www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ brecon-beacons neu ffoniwch 0844 249 1895

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Perrygrove Railway: Treehouses, Trains, Treasure and more ... Perrygrove is in the heart of the Forest of Dean; a stunning area. It’s the perfect place to visit with children, whatever the weather. Set high up in the natural tree tops, the tree house cluster is a huge attraction. They’re home to a slide, swing bridge, ladders and miniature houses. It’s also a great place to wave at the train as it passes underneath you! Perrygrove trains wind their way along a ¾ mile track through farmland and woods. A trip takes just over 20 minutes but most passengers get off to go to the play area at Foxy Hollow – or to go treasure hunting – and return by a later train. There is no charge for extra rides – your ticket lasts all day and you can ride the steam train as many times as you like! There are four stations on the railway, each with paths leading to lovely walks through beautiful woodland. They have both steam engines and diesels which feature in their timetable throughout the year.

You can purchase their treasure hunt on arrival and it’s well worth doing. You can go into the woods to hunt for your clues, or stay on the train and find them at the stations. When you think you have all the right answers, come back to the indoor village at Perrygrove station to unlock your box of treasure! The indoor village has five houses connected by secret passages – they’re the perfect place for a game of hide and seek and provides hours of fun in all weather! When the weather is not so good or you want to play in the shade, there’s fun for kids under cover at Foxy Hollow, a short walk from Oakiron station.There’s also space here for ball games and outside fun. Parents and Grandparents enjoy watching the children let off steam here and on the Treetop Adventure knowing that all the outdoor play equipment has been designed with children in mind and is completely safe. Play as long as you like, no time limits on anything at Perrygrove. Have an adventure or a picnic in the ancient oak wood where the miners of long-ago have left their mark. Please note walks are as natural as possible – some of the paths are uneven and steep. Sensible shoes and clothes are recommended in the wood. At Perrygrove they know that days out can be very expensive – they help you keep the cost down by providing lots of tables for picnics outdoors and under cover. They have a lovely little café but if you want to bring your own food and drink that’s fine with them. All they ask is that you use the picnic tables, not the café, and please take your rubbish home. Perrygrove is open every weekend throughout the year and daily in local school holidays. Please check their website to be sure.

New for 2015 – Toddler Tuesdays. Perrygrove is going to be open from 10am - 3pm, every Tuesday from 14th April - 20th October 2015. The entrance fee for Toddler Tuesdays is £7 per adult, which includes one complimentary hot drink and one free child, (each additional children will be charged at half the normal entrance fee). Under 3’s go free. Treasure hunts are £1.90 each. Disclaimer: This offer is not available during local school holidays, (please see the calendar on our website for these dates). Good news, Perrygrove is also available for birthday parties - what a location, the theme is already set. Open every weekend throughout the year and daily in local school holidays. The basic party package includes; • Perrygrove party invitations • Entrance to Perrygrove for the entire day • Use of party room for one hour • Party platters of food and drink for the children • Treasure hunt for each child • Tea and coffee in the party room for the adults • Birthday Express headboard For an additional cost children can drive the diesel engine, please contact us them direct for more information. “Took my 4 year old grandson to this wonderful attraction and he loved it. A special “thank you” to the truly brilliant staff who made his visit really special. Well done and don’t change it!” Malcolm G - Tripadvisor “This has got to be a great day out for young families and is so inexpensive. Just make sure everyone is full of energy before the start of what will be a fun filled energetic day out.” Mark S - Tripadvisor

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BUILTH WELLS How The Koala Learned To Hug (ages 3 and up!) 40 minutes. Wed 1 April @ 2.30pm - £8.50/£7.50

Join Steven and a host of wild characters for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and ﬁrst class hugging. "A perfect introduction to theatre for children, full of audience participation and feel-good factor."

Aladdin (Ballet Theatre UK) Fri 17 April @ 7.30pm - £15/£14.

A dazzling re-telling of this exotic classic tale which is boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet. With just one rub of the magical lamp, Aladdin’s journey will sweep you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable riches, treachery and of course true love.

Films...

Cinderella (tbc) From March 27th

Shaun The Sheep (U) From April 3rd

The Spongebob Movie: Sponge out of water (U) From April 10th

Koalas come to Builth!

All you need are your ears. (And your arms!)

“A perfect introduction to theatre for children, full of audience participation and feel-good factor.” (5 stars) Sheffield Star

As an extra treat Steven will be in the foyer after the performance to sign copies of his book, which will also be on sale at a specially reduced Wyeside rate.

Everybody knows that Koalas are just about the cutest critters alive, but the Welsh hillsides are a long way from their tropical Australian home - so for residents of Mid-Wales, getting to see one can be a bit tricky! However, thanks to Wyeside Arts Centre’s presentation of a brand new show called How The Koala Learnt To Hug, the joy of koalas can come to everyone! Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children; this is a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! The show is based upon the book How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales, a charming collection of short stories written especially for children and their families. Beautifully illustrated and wonderful for reading aloud, it covers themes ranging from the belief that anything is possible to the importance of friendship and of course the magic that is a nice warm hug.

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New Spring Range now available in store Including some lovely Easter Gifts Bring this advert in store to recieve 10% off (Excludes sale items & ballet uniform)

With heartwarming characters including Natalie Wombat, Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala this little gem of a book is filled with all the wonders of the land down under. How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales was written by author Steven Lee who runs The People’s Theatre Company, and also wrote children’s favourites The Witch’s Bogey,The Elephant Bridesmaid and Old MacDonald Had A Farm. Having already played to packed houses across the UK, Steven Lee’s production has proved to be positively perfect entertainment for everyone aged three to a hundred and three! So book your ticket now and join in on some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging.

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So much on offer at a real working farm A day at Shortwood offers adults and children a rare opportunity to take part in the activities on a real working farm. All animal feed is included in the admission price, no hidden costs! The animal feeding tours are a must for animal lovers, you can throw food for the pigs, pick freshly laid eggs from the hens, milk a cow by hand, bottle feed the lambs and cuddle baby guinea pigs or chicks.The pig racing is hilarious, the donkeys love to be stroked and you can even find out what happens when you shout “Hello” to Colin the turkey! The tractor rides will take you around the farm to see the fantastic views from the Malvern Hills to the Black Mountains. When the activities are done you can take time

to visit the exhibition where you can find out how Shortwood has been run since their family came here in 1903. Then there is the African Farm where you can learn all about the charity ‘Send A Cow’ and find out how the gift of a cow can help start an African family on their journey out of poverty. If you’re a local Children’s Nursery or School, Shortwood Farm is an ideal day out - they specialise in providing educational and fun school trips. Give them a call for more details. Have you always wanted to drive a grown up tractor? Why not book a half hour session at Shortwood Farm. Please see their website for details. Special Events:

Open weekends and local school holidays from 28th March.

Animal feeding tours from 10.30am and again from 1.30pm Bottle feed baby lambs • Feed pigs and ducks Collect the eggs • Hand milk a cow Watch the pig racing • Cuddle baby animals Easter chicks • Tractor rides (weather permitting) Make friends with our ponies & donkeys Adults £7 children £5 Includes all animal feed, no hidden charges. Easter egg hunt from April 5th - 12th

Shortwood Pencombe Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RP Tel: 01885400205 www.shortwoodfarm.co.uk

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Easter: This year they are extending the ever popular Easter egg hunt from Easter Sunday 5th April to Sunday 12th April. Solve the clues and collect the eggs! Cherry Days: Once again Shortwood Farm have been invited to take the tractor rides to the neighbours Cherry orchards to see blossom and the fruit. You will learn all sorts of interesting information from one of the countries largest cherry growers. Dates for these days will be arranged nearer the time so you can go when blossom and fruit are at their best - watch the website for details.

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Hay Fever for children and families Hay Festival 2015 offers a packed programme for children and families, called Hay Fever, running alongside the adult events over 10 days at the spring half-term holiday. Jacqueline Wilson makes a welcome return to talk about her her 101st novel The Butterfly Club. There will be a celebration of Alice in Wonderland’s 150th anniversary with bestselling author Cathy Cassidy who has reimagined the Alice story for a modern readership in Looking Glass Girl, and brilliant illustrator Chris Riddell. Cressida Cowell will talk about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the unlikely hero of How To Train Your Dragon, Frank Cottrell Boyce reveals his new novel The Astounding Broccoli Boy, which bears all his trademark humour. Michael Morpurgo interweaves words and music in two concerts based on his book The Mozart Question, a haunting tale of survival against the odds during the Holocaust. Malorie Blackman, children’s laureate, will talk about diversity in children’s and young adult books and also read from her anthology Love Hurts. In addition, there will be workshops with Aardman Animations (famous for Wallace and Gromit), Phoenix Comics, and Story Stew writing sessions. Plus comedy and music, all by the River Wye with wonderful walks, canoe, kayak and cycling adventures for all ages. The festival runs from 21-31 May and booking opens over the Easter Weekend. Visit www.hayfestival.org; box office 01497 822 629.

Enjoy-a-Ball – Multi-Sports for Kids

Children who enjoy sports and exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Staying fit can help a person maintain a healthy weight and decrease the risk of serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Kids who are physically fit also sleep better and are more able to handle the physical and emotional challenges that a typical day presents. Sport is a place where a child can learn many skills that extend far beyond the physical benefits. These skills and benefits range from better emotional health to learning to work with others, as well as basic life skills. These concepts are a fundamental factor in each Enjoy-a-Ball class where confidence, communication and of-course FUN are paramount!

Herefordshire & Mid-Wales

Fun sports coaching sessions for children age 3-9

Classes Parties Events Please see the events listings for our weekly classes

Please get in touch for more details

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Activities for all the family at Llangorse! Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is home to the largest indoor Climbing, Riding & Multi-Activity Centre in Wales - just 6 miles from Brecon. They cater for individuals and families, whether experienced or novice, young or old. Multi-Activities, with a difference ... From 6 years old you can take part in their popular half day Indoor Activity Session which gives a taste of Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Rope Bridges, a Zip Line, Caving and Abseiling! Or why not go outdoors and tackle the many obstacles of their brand new tree-top Junior Challenge Course? From 12 years and over you can tackle the the larger Outdoor ‘Multi-Level’ Challenge Course, or zip through the air from platform to platform on Sky Trek. Horse Riding in the Brecon Beacons ... There are lots of things to do at their Riding Centre, too. From 4 years you can have your first taste of horse riding with an instructor-led pony ride. For older children and adults, there are one hour & half day treks for beginners, rides with some cantering for intermediate riders and faster hacks for the more experienced. Try a bit of everything ... Try a bit of everything on their great value Multi Activity Fun Days! Or, the Riding Fun Days & Holidays where you learn to groom, tack up, have lessons and win rosettes. You get your own pony for a day, or three, and really get a chance to have fun and improve your riding. Relax at Base Camp ... After an energetic activity session - relax in ‘Base Camp’ Cafe offering a variety of meals and a delicious range of local homemade Cakes! The centre is open every day until 10pm (5pm on Sundays), so even big Kids can go after work! Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment. To start your adventure, visit www.activityuk.com or speak with one of their friendly staff on 0333 600 20 20. Please also see advert on back cover.

Fun Multi Sports: Banish Bordedom with Superstars

Mini Stars (Age 4) • 9am - 1pm £40 / Week or £12 / Day Superstars (Age 5+) • 8.45am - 3.30pm £55 / Week or £18 / Day World Cup Football, Dance, Tag Rugby, Basketball, Baseball, Cricket, Netball, Handball, Gladiator Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, Benchball, 3 Lands, Hockey, Gaa Gaa Ball and loads more! Crickhowell Primary School, NP8 1DY

HOLIDAY CLUB 8am-5.45pm, Monday - Friday, throughout the Easter & May Half Term Holidays (except the bank holidays)

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£20 full or £12 half day Breakfast, snack and hot meal for tea provided, just need to bring packed lunch

Themed weeks to include arts and crafts, trips, cooking and many more fun activities

Tel: 01497 820339 After School Club resumes during term time

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Welsh Medium Education: Why we made the choice

Cylch Meithrin nursery is for 2 & 3 year olds, with fully-qualified staff who introduce Welsh through play-based activities.

Emily Turner, Chair of Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu

Sessions are from 13:00-15:30 Mon-Fri. 3 year olds can enjoy day-long care by attending Bobl Bach in the morning and staying on for Cylch Meithrin. Sessions cost from just £7.00 and are held at Ysgol-Y-Bannau in Brecon. We also run a friendly playgroup session for babies, toddlers and parents, called Ti-a-Fi.

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For more information: Tel: Jo – 07731 422611

I work at the BBC in Cardiff, and am forever struck by how much Welsh is used – not just in the programmes that we make, but in the elevator, in meetings, in the canteen. I’m in awe of the way in which the Welsh speakers here switch between two languages with such speed and dexterity. I heard the same talent in the playground at Ysgol Y Bannau, the Welsh medium school in Brecon, when the headmaster was showing me around as part of my tour of primary schools in the area, trying to decide which was best for my son Nye and later his two sisters. As a non-Welsh speaking parent, I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to support my children in a Welsh medium education. However, around 90% of the school’s parents are in the same boat, and homework and home communication are geared towards that. We live in a nation that values Welsh ability in careers such as Government, education and the media, so rather than close any doors, we took the gamble.

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So how is it going? It took Nye a while to feel confident speaking Welsh but now he delights in translating between the two languages. I’m now learning Welsh in an evening class for parents, my daughter Nesta is enjoying her first year at ‘big school’ and Della is loving the songs and rhymes she learns in the Cylch Meithrin nursery. The only thing I dread is the day the three of them can plot against me in Welsh!

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Mae Cylch Meithrin ar gyfer plant 2 a 3 oed, gyda staff llawn gymwys sy’n cyflwyno Cymraeg drwy weithgareddau sy’n seiliedig ar chwarae. Mae sesiynau o 13:00-15:30 Llun-Gwener a gall plant 3 oed mwynhau gofal diwrnod cyfan trwy fynychu Bobl Bach yn y bore a Chylch Meithrin yn y prynhawn. Mae sesiynau’n costio o £7.00 ac yn cael eu cynnal yn Ysgol-Y-Bannau yn Aberhonddu. Rydym hefyd yn cynnal sesiwn cylch chwarae dwy awr ar gyfer babanod, plant bach a rhieni, sef Cylch Ti-a-Fi. Am fwy o wybodaeth: Ffôniwch: Jo – 07731 422611 EMAIL/E-BOSTIWCH: MEITHRIN.ABERHONDDU@GMAIL.COM FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MEITHRINBRECON

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Local History:

Everyone loves a tale of heroes and knights! Of a small army, outnumbered, winning the battle against all the odds! Well here is our tale and as all good stories start …

Sir Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine in Brecon Cathedral (picture by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of Brecon Cathedral)

A long time ago in a time … not far from Brecon in Garthbrengy there lived a man called Dafydd ap Llewelyn ap Hywel Fychan but because his eye had a squint people used to call him Dafydd Gam, so we shall too. Dafydd Gam had a strong character and a pretty hot temper which at times got him in to trouble but he was also very loyal and thought nothing of putting his life in danger to protect his friend. He was also a family man with a wife, two sons and a beautiful daughter named Gwladys.

Now in this time England and Wales were controlled by a few strong families who each thought they had a right to be the king. Wealth and power came from swearing allegiance to one of these families who would then give you land and titles but who also expected you to back them up when it came to a fight! Dafydd Gam had both powerful friends and powerful enemies. He didn’t mind danger and worked for the King undercover as a spy in the court of Owain Glyndwr. When he finally got found out Glyndwr was furious – he took him prisoner and took revenge burning Dafydd’s house to the ground. Somehow his 3 children escaped to England. Gwladys grew up there surrounded by power and wealth, learned the ways of the court, music, poetry and manners. In all this time however she did not forget Wales, it’s music, people, poetry and language. She longed to return home. Finally when she was old enough to be married she got her wish. She married Roger Vaughan and they lived together at his castle at Bredwardine near Hay. 16

For many years they lived happily together with their 5 children. Their home became well known for supporting the travelling bards, the arts, holding generous entertainment and looking after the poor on their lands. Now a new character enters our tale! A tall, dark, The Great Hall, Tretower Court Crown Copyright (2014) Cadw handsome prince named Henry. He was born in Monmouth to a powerful family who’s ancestors had once been Lords of Brecknock. He was not born a prince though, it was only later when his father took the throne by force that Henry (or Harry as he was called by his friends) became a prince. He suited the role well though and by the time he was 16 he was leading his own army! It was 1413 when everything started to change. King Henry IV died and Prince Harry became King Henry V. There was no time to lose, many of the nobles wanted a different king, the French were also questioning his right to the throne and putting Henry’s land in France under threat. He had to unite the powerful families and secure his land and claims in France – he had to take the fight to them! The young king sent out a call to arms. Dafydd Gam of Brecon, Sir Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine and William ap Thomas of Raglan pledged their support. John Merbury the steward of Brecon Castle signed a contract called an indenture, it promised 500 men from Carmarthen, Cardigan, Kidweli and Brecknock to serve under the command of Watkyn Lloyd of Trecastle. In June that year 1415 the men assembled. The archers with their powerful longbows, cut from yew and over 1.5m long, their arrows ready to fly over a quarter of a mile . Men-at-arms with their chain mail and armour, deadly long swords, spears and battle axes, ready to bring down the knights and take the battle to the French. They assembled with flags, drums and banners, spirits were high - they were heroes off to fight for their king. Lady Gwladys waved good bye to her father, husband and eldest son. A cold shadow may have crossed her heart and those of the families left behind. The journey would be long, muddy and dangerous. Many

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would not return survive the hunger and disease let alone the mayhem of the battle with death or capture a real threat. The names Agincourt, Somme and Harfleur meant nothing at that point and who could have predicted the events of St Crispin’s day? Part 2 – The battle! To follow in the next edition. Learn more about Brecon’s contribution to the success of the famous Battle of Agincourt The Battle of Agincourt is one of the best known events in British history. The account of Henry V’s forces defeating the much larger French army has been written up in stories, plays and poetry, since it took place in 1415. Did you know that 146 foot archers, 10 men at arms and 13 mounted archers travelled from Brecknock to Agincourt to fight? Come and learn more at the touring Agincourt exhibition, at a venue near you or see the newly created Tapestry on display at Theatr Brycheiniog (20 March - 11 April). Local hero Sir Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine is commemorated in a stained glass window in Brecon Cathedral, on view to all.

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On Sunday June the 28th Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu (The early year’s Welsh Language setting at Ysgol Y Bannau) is organising the third annual Ras i’r Bannau. This is a 5k road race aimed at keen runners and total beginners. The race raises money for the Meithrin through entry fees, and runners are able to collect sponsorship for any charity of their choice. As this is such a good community eventThe Play Barn have decided to get involved this year.

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The Play Barn at Brynich is an indoor soft play centre on the edge of Brecon. The Play Barn has been open for 12 years and has always been a popular place for children to come and let off some serious steam. At The Play Barn they strongly believe that giving children a chance to do some physical exercise in a fun and exciting environment is really important. Getting your kids active from an early age not only keeps them fit, but it also gives them the confidence to try new physical challenges as they get older.

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Recipe: Fruit Loaf

Growing plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables is a fun and educational activity for children! From tending their own plants they can learn about the science of plants, the environment and healthy eating.

“I have tried to make hot cross buns many, many times, but they inevitably take an age and don’t end up tasting that good! For breakfast this Easter morning, I’m going to serve this really delicious fruit loaf instead, and us the time I save to relax with my kids!

Children can become easily discouraged so it’s important to make their first gardening experiences positive and fruitful! Here is a list of some plants which are easy to grow and guarantee success.

For Picky Pickers who are a bit funny about dried fruit, make it plain first, then perhaps with just raisins and gradually introduce the mixed fruit.”

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Lettuce: Lettuce can be grown all-year-round; simply choose from the many varieties to ensure you have a crop for every season. Seeds, once sown, should begin to sprout within 12 days.

225g dried mixed fruit

Sweet pea: Sow seeds outdoors in March or April for blooms in June and July. Pick the flowers regularly to encourage more growth.

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Flowering Plants

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Pansies & Violas: The cheery face of the pansy is a popular choice for an abundance of both summer and winter colour. Ensure you deadhead them regularly. Lavender: A familiar garden favourite, producing white, pink, blue or purple aromatic flowers during the summer months. Flowers and foliage are often used for making pot-pourri. Fruit & Vegetables Runner beans: Once plants are well established water well in dry weather otherwise the plants will not produce beans. Carrot: Sow carrot seeds thinly in a sunny area of the garden and they should germinate within 17 days. For more information contact The Old Railway Line Garden Centre on 01497 847055 or email info@ oldrailwaylinenursery.co.uk

225g self-raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 120g caster sugar 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Method: 1: Measure the dried fruit into a bowl, pour in the tea and leave to soak for at least a couple of hours. I tend to leave it in the fridge overnight. 2: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius and grease a loaf tin. 3: Measure all the other ingredients into a large bowl, add the soaked fruit and remaining liquid and stir gently until combined. 4: Pop in the oven for about an hour until the top has browned and a skewer comes out clean when you stick it in the cake. 5: Leave to stand for 15 mins and then turn out of the tin and onto a wire rack to cool. Recipe supplied by Picky Pickers The Picky Pickers blog, pickypickers.wordpress.com is dedicated to helping parents to steer their fussy little eaters towards more balanced and varied diets. Packed full of recipes, tips and advice, Picky Pickers aims to get children excited about cooking and eating, and maybe even trying some greens! For lots more fun and scrummy recipes to make with your kids, visit pickypickers.wordpress.com

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, Christopher s Book Reviews:

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“Hi, I’m Christopher. I’m 11 years old and I live in Brecon. I love reading and review my favourite books at Christopher’s Corner on www.bookwormink.co.uk.” Tony Robinson‘s Weird World of Wonders: World War II by Tony Robinson This is the fifth book in Tony Robinson’s Weird of Wonders series, which are some of my favourite history books. In this book Tony concentrates on World War II, which is a period of history that really interests me. Robinson’s characters, Peewee and the Curiosity Crew, look at what it would been like to live in this time. I think this is a very good book, it is one of the best books in the series. This was a very funny and interesting book. I particularly enjoyed learning about the bomb shelters and gas masks. I don’t think I would have liked the Second World War very much! I think these books are much, much better than the Horrible History books, which my brother Tom really likes - they seem to have more facts and are much more interesting than Horrible Histories, whilst still being really funny! 5 Stars

When it comes to history, Tony Robinson is the man to read! Greek Beasts and Heroes: The Beasts in the Jar by Lucy Coats

‘The Beasts in the Jar’ is the first in the Greek Beasts and Heroes series. In this book Atticus the Greek storyteller goes off on a ship with his donkey to go to a storytelling festival on the slopes of Mount Ida near Troy. On the way he tells tales of Greek myths and legends. At the beginning of the book there’s a map showing where Atticus travels during the story. I thought this was very useful and interesting. The tales in this book include Pandora’s Box, which is the story the book is named after, and many other wonderful myths such as the tale of Icarus. It has lots of pictures in it, I like the ones of monsters! I love all Greek legends and I think this is a very good version for children, even my little brothers could understand it. We read it during our lessons at home. I was always so excited when the time came to read it. Lucy Coats is a very good writer of children’s books. I think the Greek myths are more for boys than for girls. 4.5 Stars Are you a local author who writes children’s books? Perhaps you’d like Christopher, or one of his younger brothers to review your book? If yes please get in touch. We want to support local authors, we want to encourage local children to read. Email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk

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In February this year an old back injury flared up. Being over 6 months pregnant, having an active toddler and working full time I needed to seek treatment. I knew nothing about Craniosacral Therapy but with the first session being offered free, I went in with an open mind to see if it was for me. Firstly I must point out you won’t find crystals, incense sticks and anything angel like in Karen’s treatment room! Whilst I lay on my side, with full support for bump, Karen placed her gentle hands onto my lower back. Instantly I felt something. It’s really hard to explain but almost a tingly sensation. Then it was as if the pain was being lifted away from my spine. After about 20-25 minutes of Karen doing her thing, she asked me to carefully get up, and then to stand against the couch so I had support. The pain to get up would normally be agony, however this pain had reduced somewhat, not gone, but reduced. I booked a second session for a week later. Over the coming week I noticed a huge difference, the pain was getting less each day, I was becoming less aware of this old back injury. Great news as my ‘bump’ was growing so the physical (and emotional) demand on my body was increased. The second session was a different experience, with the pain nearly extinct I was really able to relax. In fact at one point I think I went into a slight doze. I felt my body just become weightless, such a wonderful feeling when pregnant. For a full 20 minutes I felt the most at ease I had in a long time. Thank you Karen, see you in a couple of weeks for my next session - Lisa Marie Badham x Regular CST sessions help to maintain a healthy balance, well-being and immunity, as well as help to ward off depression, post-baby blues, musculoskeletal problems and the stress and anxiety of the impending birth. During pregnancy joints begin to soften and open often causing aches and pains in the pelvis and lumbar spine. CST can hep resolve this and balance the pelvis and uterus to ease and prevent ligament pain. It can allow the baby to find a more comfortable space to be within the abdomen - and often allows the baby to turn to find the most comfortable position for an easier birth. Babies can also be treated. The earlier the treatment post-birth the sooner the baby can recover. Most babies

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respond well during the first session, some may take a little longer and will need a few sessions to fully benefit. Sessions usually last from 20 - 40 minutes for a baby and up to 1 1/2 hours for a joint mother and baby session. Case history: A baby who had a ventouse delivery, after a prolonged and difficult birth. During the first few weeks of life he was restless, almost constantly crying, unable to sleep, wouldn’t feed, he was always worried, unsettled and frightened. Karen found the bones of his skull were distorted and compressed during the delivery process and felt ‘stuck’ causing compression to the brain and delicate nerves serving the abdomen. He was very unhappy. After a few gentle sessions of CST the tension and compression in his skull and spine released, he relaxed, settled and slept well for probably the first time in his very young life. He began to feed well, sleep well and turned into the contented baby he was meant to be – his parents were quite happy too! Next issue we will talk about how Craniosacral Therapy can help with problems such as colic, middle ear infections, night terrors, learning difficulties and much more.

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Kids say the most funniest of things: “One day Daddy I’ll be a real man ... like Uncle Matt!” Daddy not impressed. William Griffiths - aged 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . There are three siblings, William, Charlotte and George. When Prince William’s son was officially named as Prince George, Charlotte announced: “Oh great, my brothers have Royal names, I have the same name as a potato!” Charlotte Griffiths - aged 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Harlan: “Mum, who’s John Lewis?”. Mum: “Not sure... why?”. Harlan: “It’s just his name is in my pants.” Harlan Beales - when aged 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“Seren (the pet dog) can’t read the book because she has no hands and she already knows the story because she is strong” Jack Jenkins - aged 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gracie: “Muma me poorly”. Mummy: “Oh no Gracie what’s wrong?”. Gracie: “Me got pins and needles”. Mummy: “Oh dear where?”. Gracie: “In my tongue” Gracie Golesworthy - aged 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mum: “Jess I need to be frank”. Jess: “Who on earth is Frank? Why would you want to be Frank?” Jess Ferguson - aged 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“Mummy I want to play in the sky like bubbles coz they have lots of fun” and “We have a skinner at pre-school that we have to skin things with, it’s on the till”. His mummy hopes he means a scanner! William Brown - aged 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The delivery man used to wear women’s clothes. One day Louis asked his mummy, in front of the delivery man: “Why is that man wearing ladies clothes?” Mummy couldn’t shut the door fast enough! Louis Davies - aged 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alana: “How are you getting on at Slimming World Daisy?”. Daisy: “I lost a pound”. Alana: “That’s ok, how did Clare do?”. Daisy: “She lost 3lb”. Alana: “Oh that’s not good is it ...”. Alana thinks Clare has lost money. Alana Badham - aged 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mum: “Harlan, what the capital of Wales?” Harlan: “W” Harlan Perry - aged 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jacob: “Daddy I can’t go on a bike ride because I have a flat tyre”. Daddy: “Ok, is it a little bit flat or a lot flat?”. Jacob: “It’s only flat on the bottom”! Jacob Burgess - aged 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mummy shows Gracie a scan of when she was pregnant. Gracie: “Mummy you eat me all up yummy yummy” (then with the fakest of cries says) “I need to get out of there”. Mummy: “But Gracie you are, you are here with me” Gracie: “Oh yeah mummy” Gracie Griffin - aged 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pet fish Nemo jumped out of the fish bowl, dead on the kitchen floor when Alfie and his mummy arrived home. Mummy tries sending Nemo to ‘fishy heaven’ down the toilet. 3 attempts later Nemo finally disappears. Older friends tell a crying Alfie not to be upset as Nemo will now be in heaven with their dog Rex. Alfie calmed down and soon forgot about memo ... until one day whilst driving over the Beacons, Alfie asks his mum: “How did Rex the dog fit down the toilet?” Alfie Thomas - aged 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mummy: “What’s that in your hair Cari?”. Cari: “It’s a horsey tail”. Cari Torrance - aged 2 24

Mummy and Daddy showed Ollie a baby scan. Ollie: “What is it? A whale?” Daddy: “No it’s a baby, it’s your baby brother or sister”. Ollie looked again at the picture, then said: “That’s a bit terrible” looked up at Daddy and said: “Oh daddy of all the things” Oliver Lloyd - aged 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Mum, when I’m a 100 years old, I’m going to be a digger driver, have a girlfriend and a baby, go to Legoland, have a motorbike and drink lots of beer” Rhodri Inseal - aged 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mummy: “Rhodri your driving me crazy today”. Rhodri: “How can I, we aren’t in the car” Rhodri Inseal - aged 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscar: “Mummy in the olden days when you were little were houses made out of straw and cow poop?”. He had been learning about homes through history in school. Oscar Burgess - aged 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mum, I think you need to go to the doctors because I’ve shouted you 5 times and your not talking to me. Your ears aren’t working.” Elin Inseal - aged 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When looking at an unmade bed Thomas says “Look at that! It’s discustard!” Thomas Lally - aged 3

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During the story at circle time, it was discussed why hedgehogs have spikes. Owain: “It’s to keep them from harm, they curl in a ball ... my mum ran over a hedgehog ... it didn’t puncture her tyre”. Owain Powell - aged 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whilst breastfeeding Cooper, his brother Corey pointed to his Mummy’s other boob and said “Is that one chocolate milk?” Corey Evans - aged 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recipe:

Cowboy Sausages and Beans “I’m pretty sure this is what actual cowboys have for breakfast. Yes, including the carrot. How else can they be expected to see cattle rustlers sneaking up in the dark?”

Serves 4

Ingredients: 8 chipolata sausages or 16 cocktail sausages (more if you have big appetites to feed!) 1/2 a small onion 1 small carrot 2 rashers of streaky bacon, cut into little bits (little helpers can do this using scissors, much easier than a knife!)

Esme’s Mummy knew it was time to start potty training when at 2 years of age, Esme said “Mummy, poop, nappy now, chop chop” and then proceeded to lie down on the floor with her arms behind her head. Esme Burgess - when aged 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a handful of grated cheddar (optional)

Nena thought her arms would drop off when she removed a plaster after an injection. So she held onto her arms for about an hour asking if the plasters held her arms on after the injections. Nena Stevenson-Davies - aged 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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James nicknamed his Step mum ‘Boobie’. One day whilst in the supermarket, James shouted as loud as he could up the aisle “I want Boobie”. His dad was very embarrassed. His step mum found it most amusing. James Badham - was aged 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The ladies at Nursery asked Cariad if daddy was home from his work trip to China. Cariad: “Yes, Daddy gave me farties”. At pick up, daddy informed staff that he had bought Cariad some Smarties home! Cariad Badham - aged 2 We want to hear from you if your child has said something so funny you’ve been keen to tell family and friends? Email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk or inbox us on our Cariads Local Ltd Facebook Page and your child’s quote may be printed in our Summer issue. Thank you x

1tsp sunflower oil 1 or 2 cans baked beans depending on how much your Picky Pickers like them! a sprinkle of herbs de provence

Method: 1: Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan, add the sausages 2: Finely chop the onion and carrot, add the onion and bacon to the frying pan. Cook until sausages and onions are beginning to brown. 3: Add the carrot, herbs and 2tbsp of water. 4: Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the carrots are cooked through. Add the cheese if using. 5: Serve with lots of toast soldiers!

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If your Picky Picker isn’t too keen on beans, just serve a couple to begin with, building up over time. They’re a funny old texture to get used to! Recipe supplied by Picky Pickers

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Activities for children in the Talybont Valley:

Bushcraft Days

at YHA Danywenallt

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Join us at the Hostel every Tuesday during the school holidays, starting from Easter (31st March & 7th April). Try your hand at firelighting, campfire cooking, shelterbuilding and much much more. We’ll also be holding Bushcraft Activity Week from August 3rd

Also returning to YHA Danywenallt on Friday May 29th....

Monday Hay Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Little Gems Playgroup: 9 – 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Story Time at Hay Library: 11.30am - 12pm. Come join in the fun. Contact 01497 820847. Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

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Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am. Escleyside Hall. Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact Kirsty 01981 240225. Term time only. Painscastle and Rhosgoch Parent and Tots: 9.30 – 11.30am. Painscastle Village Hall. A craft activity every week, a baking and soft play session once a month. £1 per child, snack for the child and tea / coffee for parent. A new friendly group and everyone is welcome.

2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): 5.30 – 6.30pm. Llanfaes Church Hall. Contact www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus to register interest. Term time only.

Toddler Tuesdays: 10am – 3pm. Perrygrove, Forest of Dean. Treehouses, trains, treasure and more. Visit www.perrygrove.co.uk. Contact 01594 834991. See advert and article on pages 4 and 5. (From 14th April – 20th October.)

Brownies: 6 - 7.30pm in Brecon. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies.

Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free and all ages welcome.

Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677.

Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

Enjoy a Ball: 4 – 5pm at Hay Parish Hall. Champs 6-9 years. Contact 07715 607603. Running from January.

Brecon Welsh language youth club: 6 – 8pm at Brecon Youth Centre. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time only.

A day of storytelling, magic, craft, games and activities for all ages

Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 - 11am. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 School age. Term time only.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm. The Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon. Everyone aged 10 and up who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837. Llanigon YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price 01497 847342. Tuesday Little Gems Playgroup: 9 – 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

Language and Play Programme: 1.30 – 3pm at St John’s Family Centre. Free. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Builth Wells Welsh language youth club: 3.30 – 5pm at Riverside/ Riverside Community Centre. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time only. DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia Theatre group. Young people aged 7+. Contact 07846 446268. Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm Brecon. Age 7 - 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies

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Samba Brecon: 6 - 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band which meets to play Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members are always welcome. No previous experience needed. First taster session is free. £4 per session. Under 16s must be accompanied. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 or Catherine 01874 625422. Glasbury Junior Paddlers: 6.30 – 7.15pm at Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Anyone have a child who wants to learn to kayak? £4 per session. If you’re interested just turn. Lessons are in the pool until Spring time, after which they will then be on the Wye (meeting outside Glasbury Scouts Hut). Contact Pete 01497 820022. Hay Film Makers: 6.30 - 8pm. The Globe, Hay. Free entry. Come and learn how to make films. Open to all. Contact Janine 07733 055430. Gwernyfed Hockey Club - Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345. Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 - 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093. Brecon Youth Club: 7 – 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. 11 – 25 years. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time. Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, 9 – 10pm seniors and adults. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Ctr. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. Wednesday Bee Busy Playgroup: 9 - 11am. Clifford Community Centre. Creative play, making and baking for 0-4 years. £2 per child, includes snacks and coffee. Contact 07989 980601.

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What’s on: during the week Little Gems Playgroup: 9 – 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

Little Gems Playgroup: 9 – 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

Stay and Play – Parent led playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am.The Cabin @ Bronllys Primary School. Bumps, babies & toddlers – all welcome. £1 per session, refreshment included. Contact 01874 711444. Term-time only.

Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am. Talgarth Primary School. 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Term time only.

Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10 – 12noon. St. John’s Family Centre, Brecon. (Please note the venue may change, please check www.breconbibs.co.uk) Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Ti a Fi (Welsh Parent and Toddler Group): 1.30 – 3pm at St John’s Family Centre. Free. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. The Scribblers Writers Club: 5.30pm at 25 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye. Free. Hay Festival’s young writers group for 12 – 17 year olds. Contact Jo RodellJones 01497 822620. Term time only. Rainbow Guides (for girls aged 5 & 6): 5pm. Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107. Term time only. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) - 18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Headquarters Contacts: 01873 813756. Thursday Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Contact Katy 07896 361453. Term time only.

Toddler Group: 10am – 12pm at The Play Barn, Brecon. £2 for the first child you bring and £1 for any additional children. Includes snack for the children at 11am. Contact 01874 623480. Term time only. Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session. Contact 01497 820860. Football for Girls: 5.30 – 6.15pm (Years 1, 2, 3). 6.15 – 7pm (Years 4, 5, 6, 7) at Brecon Leisure Centre. Ages 5 – 12. Contact Anthony Thornley 07854 012841 or Jemma Alderson 07836 501925. Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Brecon. Age 7 - 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. U15’s girls. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Brecon Youth Club: 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday and Friday. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 1125. Contact Rhodri Jones on 01874 622658. Term time only. Netball: 7 - 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. £2 on the night. New players very welcome, from ages 14+. Contact Lisa Marie 01544 327716.

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Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: 7.45 – 9pm. Scouting for 14 – 18 yearolds, meeting either in Crickhowell or Brecon (lifts are usually available). As well as traditional scouting activities we also take part in many other activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We are a friendly group, and newcomers are more than welcome to come along and try us out. You can get a flavour of what we get up to by visiting our website www.breconexplorers.co.uk. Term time only. Friday Little Gems Playgroup: 9 – 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am – 12 noon. Dorstone Villlage Hall. £1 per child which includes snacks and tea/coffee. Please come along and say hello! Term time only. Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677. Saturday Hay Youth Theatre Club: 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Globe at Hay. £6. Fantastic fun and professional performance skill training for kids aged 7-11. Contact 07733 055430. Enjoy a Ball: 10 – 11am (Bee Bops 3-4 years), 11am – 12pm (Play Ball 4-6 years) at Clifford Community Centre. Contact 07715 607603. Hay Senior Youth Theatre Club: 1 – 3pm at the Globe at Hay. £6. Fun and Laughs, professional performance skill training for kids ages 12-16. Contact 07733 055430.

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What’s on: during March/April Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth will be showing the following films. Please check their website for times, www.wyeside.co.uk Home (PG) from March 27th to May 31st. Cinderella from March 27th - May 25th. Shaun The Sheep (U) from April 3rd to May 25th. The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water (U), in 2D and 3D, from April 10th to May 28th. Saturday 28th March Brecon Wildlife Walk: 9.30am 12.30pm. Meet Keith Noble on Llandefalle Hill. Visiting Llandefalle Hill and Llangoed Common for resident Skylarks, Stonechats, Linnets, and perhaps Golden Plover flocks and newly-arrived Wheatears, then Brechfa Pool for water birds. Suitable clothing and footwear for rough walking. Suggested donation £3. Contact 01874 625708. Arts and Craft Fayre: 10am. National Park Visitor Centre. Come and browse a wide selection of arts and crafts at the National Park Visitor Centre throughout the Easter holidays. Many are made locally, and all are individually hand-made pieces to treasure. Free entry. Contact 01874 623366. Tuesday 31st March Bushcraft Day: YHA Danywenallt in the Talybont Valley. Try your hand at firelighting, campfire cooking, shelterbuilding and much much more. Contact 01874 676677. See advert on page 26. Wednesday 1st April Wild Wednesday Children’s Workshop – Easter Excitement: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG.. Make delicious chocolate nests and Easter cards. Bunny hunt in plant area. Booking essential. £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 20. How The Koala Learned To Hug: 2.30pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. (Ages 3 and up!) Join Steven and a host of wild characters for

some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging. Contact 01982 552555. See advert and article on pages 6 and 7. Childrens Pottery Sessions: Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. Contact 01531 633886. Friday 3rd April Monday 6th April Eggsperience Easter at Eastnor: Eastnor Castle. Our legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around the castle and grounds, chocolate for all taking part. Contact 01531 633160. See advert on page 2. Brockhampton’s Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail: Bring Cadbury magic to your family by joining in at one of our Easter Egg Trails! Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find your way to a prize just for you! Contact 01885 482077. Berrington’s Cadbury Easter Egg Trail: Berrington Hall, near Leominster. Bring Cadbury magic to your family by joining in at one of our Easter Egg Trails! Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find your way to a prize just for you! Contact 01568 615721. Croft Castle Cadbury Easter Egg Trail: Bring Cadbury magic to your family by joining in at one of our Easter Egg Trails! Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find your way to a prize just for you! Contact 01568 780246.

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Saturday 4th April Easter Adventure in the Woods: 10am – 3pm. Join our rangers for an Easter adventure in St Mary’s Vale at the foot of the Sugarloaf mountain. Child: £1 (adults free). Contact 08442 491895. See feature on page 3. Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Sheep Trekking in the Brecon Beacons: Aberhyddnant Farm, Crai, Brecon. A unique chance to go sheep trekking in the Brecon Beacons National Park! Good Day Out has teamed up with Aberhyddnant Farm. Contact 01874 749092. Sunday 5th April Brecon Town Council presents Magic Mayhem Children’s Entertainment: 2pm at the Bandstand, The Promenade, Brecon. Free event, great for the family. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Sunday 5th – Sunday 12th April Easter Egg Hunt: Shortwood, Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4RP. Solve the clues and collect the eggs! Contact 01885 400205. See advert and article on page 9. Tuesday 7th April Bushcraft Day: YHA Danywenallt in the Talybont Valley. Try your hand at firelighting, campfire cooking, shelterbuilding and much much more. Contact 01874 676677. See advert on page 26. Wednesday 8th April Easy-peasy Map Reading: 10am 3pm. Discover how to explore our hills and valleys without getting lost with our easy guide and take part in a treasure hunt on the Sugarloaf. Child: £1 (adults free). Contact 08442 491895. See feature on page 3.

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What’s on: during April/May Wednesday 8th April Wild Wednesday Children’s Workshop – Farmyard Fun: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Cupcake decorating and face painting. Meet our pet lamb, ducks and rabbits. Booking essential. £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 20. Thursday 9th April Merlin, The Sword In The Stone: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. A young squire is destined to become king. Guided by Merlin, he has many adventures, pulls the sword from the stone and unwittingly fulfills the legend’s prophecy. With the opportunity to sing along and for some children, to participate, this show is participation theatre at its best. Tickets £8. Contact 01874 611622. Friday 17th April Aladdin (Ballet Theatre UK): 7.30pm. Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. A dazzling re-telling of this exotic classic tale which is boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet. With just one rub of the magical lamp, Aladdin’s journey will sweep you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable riches, treachery and of course true love. Contact 01982 552555. See advert and article on pages 6 and 7. Friday 17th April Sunday 19th April Hay-on-Wye Dark Skies Festival: Brecon Beacons & Black Mountains. A weekend of Astronomy activities: stargazing, solar observing, a planetarium, rocket launching, great talks on interesting subjects and much more. Contact info@ darkskiesfestival.org. Saturday 18th April Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover.

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Basil Brush: 7.30pm.Theatr Brycheiniog. Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement.Tickets £14, concessions £12, family ticket £42. Contact 01874 611622.

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Brecon Town Council presents Garth Mountain Boys – Bluegrass: 2pm at the Bandstand,The Promenade, Brecon. Free event, great for the family. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Monday 20th April Tuesday 21st April The Snail and the Whale: The Courtyard, Hereford. Tall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Contact 01432 340555. Wednesday 22nd April Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Preschool Open Day: 10am-2pm. Come along for a look around the School and Preschool to find out more about us. Contact 01981 510208. Friday 24th April Dark Skies Festival: Trecastle. Highlights will include Dark Sky Wale’s planetarium with digital planet display, and we hope to catch sight of the Lyrids Meteor Shower. www. upperuskvalley.co.uk Saturday 25th Sunday 26th April Wonderwool Wales 2015: Saturday 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday 10am 4.30pm. Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. A great family day out with hands-on woolschool workshops and events showcasing the best in Welsh and British wool and natural fibres. Day ticket £9.60, Weekend ticket £16.60. Contact 01938 820495, 07980 913972 or 01873 821205.

Glanusk Estate NGS Open Gardens and Garden Fayre: 11am - 4pm. Glanusk Park. Contact 01873 810414 Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Talgarth Walking Festival: Walks, talks and competitions, there is something for everyone from super fit hikers to modest strollers. www. talgarthwalkingfestival.org Cotswold Tent Show and Activity Weekend: 10am - 4pm. National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus. Come and grab a bargain at the Cotswold Tent show and enjoy some fun activities for the children. Fabulous walks and trials available to keep the whole family entertained. Free event. Contact 01874 623366. Sunday 3rd May Brecon Town Council presents Spikes Five and Dime: 2pm at the Bandstand, The Promenade, Brecon. Free event, great for the family. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Sunday 3rd Monday 4th May Chilli Festival: Eastnor Castle. All things chilli to try and buy! Live music, hot food and the legendary Chilli Eating Competition! Contact 01531 633160. See advert on page 2. Saturday 16th May Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Saturday 16th May Sunday 17th May Royal Welsh Smallholders & Garden Festival: Builth Wells Show Ground. A celebration of rural life, the two-

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What’s on: during May/June/July day festival, with its action-packed programme of entertainment and educational activities, free workshops, displays and main ring performances offers the perfect family day out.. Contact 01982 553686. Sunday 17th May Brecon Town Council presents Dementia Awareness Week Event: 2pm at the Bandstand,The Promenade, Brecon. Free event, great for the family. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Thursday 21st May Sunday 31st May Hay Festival: For 10 days in May, Hay is full of stories, ideas, laughter and music. Contact Festival Box Office 01497 822629. Ssee feature on page 10. Saturday 23rd May Sunday 31st May Arts and Craft Fayre: Saturday 10am, Sunday 4pm. National Park Visitor Centre. Come and browse a wide selection of arts and crafts at the National Park Visitor Centre throughout the Easter holidays. Many are made locally, and all are individually hand-made pieces to treasure. Free entry. Contact 01874 623366. Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May Vintage Family Fun: Eastnor Castle. A nostalgic family fun day with steam engines, tea tent, garden games and a vintage carousel. Contact 01531 633160. See advert on page 2. Wednesday 27th May Wild Woodlands Tree Spotting: 10am - 12pm. Explore the Tarell Valley at the foot of the Brecon Beacons and discover the wonderful variety of trees with our expert rangers.Child: £1 Adults: £2. Contact 08442 491895. See feature on page 3. Wild Wednesday Children’s Workshop – Sand Art: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. A fun craft session to create artistic masterpieces with coloured sand. Booking essential. £3 per

child. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 20. Childrens Pottery Sessions: Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. Contact 01531 633886. Friday 29th May How to Build Your (Welsh) Dragon 2: YHA Danywenallt in the Talybont Valley. A day of storytelling, magic, craft, games and activities for all ages. Contact 01874 676677. See advert on page 26. Saturday 6th June Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Friday 19th June Agincourt 600 – Wales: Lords of Brecknock Banquet: 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. Medieval menu, entertainment, music, merriment and 1st goblet included! £45 per person. Tickets available from Pilgrims Tea Rooms, Cathedral Close, Brecon. See article and advert on pages 16 and 17. Saturday 20th June Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Sunday 21st June Father’s Day in the Forest: 10am 3pm.Take part in a fun-filled day of den building, scavenger hunting, cooking on a camp fire and even dressing up as a forester at the Sugarloaf. Dads go free. Child: £1 Adults £3. Contact 08442 491895. See feature on page 3. Brecon Town Council presents - Brecon Town Band: 2pm at the Bandstand, The Promenade, Brecon.

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Free event, great for the family. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Saturday 27th June Hay-on-Wye Summer Food Festival: Memorial Car Park. This one-day gourmet gathering is well worth a visit. It’s limited to a relatively small number of local food, cider and whisky producers to ensure the quality is the best, and there’s entertainment from local brass bands, male voice choirs and folk musicians. Contact 01874 624979. Sunday 28th June The 3rd Annual Ras i’r Bannau: Organised by Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu (The early years Welsh Language setting at Ysgol Y Bannau) 5k road race aimed at keen runners and total beginners, plus activities for the kids and a kids’ race. See article on page 19. Saturday 4th July Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Sunday 5th July Brecon Town Council presents - Ukelele Group: 2pm at the Bandstand, The Promenade, Brecon. Free event, great for the family. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Saturday 18th July Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (sellers from midday). Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. All weather venue. Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert inside front cover. Monday 20th July Thursday 23rd July The Royal Welsh Show: Providing something to interest everyone through its kaleidoscopic range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, Sports Village and a 12 hour

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What’s on: during July programme of exciting entertainment that continues throughout each of the four days of the event. Contact 01982 553686. www.rwas.co.uk/en/welsh-show Sunday 26th July Hay-on-Wye Horse Show: 9.30am. Nantyglasdwr Farm, Cusop, Hay-on-Wye. Contact 01497 847340. www. hayhorseshow.co.uk Sunday 26th July

We also produce two monthly community magazines: Wye Local and Local Beacon. You can pick up a copy in the local area or view our pdf online at: www. cariadslocal.co.uk by the 1st of each month. Both publications include interesting articles, a variety of local proucts and services, and a detailed what’s on section of up to date events and classes.

Brecon Town Council presents - Jenny Any Dots – Children’s Entertainer: 2pm at the Bandstand, The Promenade, Brecon. Free. Contact Brecon Town Council 01874 622884 (mornings only) or visit www. brecontowncouncil.org.uk Wednesday 29th July Childrens Pottery Sessions: Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists. Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. Contact 01531 633886.

Serving Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

Serving Brecon and the surrounding villages

Every Wednesday from 29th July - 26th August Wild Wednesdays at the Sugarloaf: 10am - 3pm. Join our rangers for a wild adventure every Wednesday during the summer holidays. Child: £3 (adults free). Contact 08442 491895. See feature on page 3.

If you have an event/class you would like us to include in any of our publications please email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk

Working Mill I Award Winning Café I Craft Shop

‘Give us this day our daily bread’ – find out where it really comes from!

One free child’s milk and cookie in the café with this advert

Open: Tuesday - Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 10 - 4

Great day out for all the family www.talgarthmill.com

01874 711352 / 711125

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